Question
All healthy cells can undergo mitosis. True False
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Answer
False.
Explanation
Mitosis is a process of cell division that results in two daughter cells each having the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent nucleus, typical of ordinary tissue growth. While many eukaryotic cells (cells with a nucleus) undergo mitosis, not all cells are capable of this process. Specifically, mature nerve cells (neurons) and mature muscle cells do not typically undergo mitosis in adult humans and many other animals. These cells are considered to be in a non-dividing state, known as the G0 phase of the cell cycle. Therefore, the statement that all healthy cells can undergo mitosis is not accurate, as it overlooks the exceptions present in multicellular organisms.